The European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) is accepting nominations for the 2014 ∈U-40 Materials Prize. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions to materials research by a scientist under 40. The award is reserved for researchers showing exceptional promise as leaders in materials science, having performed the research for which this prize is awarded while working in Europe.

The award consists of a €5000 cash prize, a certificate, waiver of the meeting registration fee, and a plenary talk at the 2014 Spring Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (May 26–30, Congress Centre, Lille, France) where the award will be presented. Nominations should include

■ Curriculum Vitae including birth date;

■ List of key publications (including citations and impact factors);

■ Letters of support from two well-established scientists; and

■ Any additional supporting information relevant to the award.

The nomination package should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the list of key publications) and should be sent by email to emrs@emrs-strasbourg. com (subject: eu40materials) before the January 31, 2014 deadline. The nominee shall not have reached his/her 40th birthday in the year in which the nomination is submitted. □